Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
524593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 55 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523925

Common Names

  • Angustifolia Aglaia
  • Narrow-leaved Aglaia
  • Narrow-leaf Aglaia

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Synonyms

  • Aglaia beccariana Harms [unknown]
  • Aglaia stenophylla Merr. [unknown]
  • Argophilum pinnatum Blanco [unknown]
  • Hartighsea angustifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Hearnia beccariana C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Aglaia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aglaia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aglaia angustifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglaia angustifolia is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Aglaia angustifolia

Aglaia angustifolia can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Aglaia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia angustifolia?

Aglaia angustifolia

What is the common name of Aglaia angustifolia?

Angustifolia Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia angustifolia?

It is found in South Africa, growing in rocky or sandy soils

Species in the Aglaia genus

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,